Minister for Transport infrastructure Jacinta Allan told 9News.com.au that while the government is investing more than “any government in Victorian history,” she is also aware that Victoria can’t simply build our way out of congestion.

Melbourne has been ranked 25 out of 38 global cities when it comes to the amount of time commuters spend sitting in traffic.

Melbourne has been ranked 25 out of 38 global cities when it comes to the amount of time commuters spend sitting in traffic. (Supplied)